Prepping your chicken: Take a large knife and run it through the cavity and cut the back bone out on either side of the spine. Now open the bird up on the cutting board and press down on the breast plate until it's flat. Once this is done now you'll want to brine, soak the chicken for at least 2 hour but not more than 8.

Remove the bird from the brine and dry. Rub it down with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. On a medium heat grille place the chicken skin side down, this is when you get that nice crispy skin so pay attention -- probably 7-10 minutes. Flip the bird and again 7-10 minutes, you'll probably turn the bird a couple more times.

Total time will be 45-60 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees with a instant meat thermometer. Once the chicken is done remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 minutes before cutting up, squeeze fresh lemon juice of the top and sprinkle with parsley.

Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Caprese

2 pound Heirloom Tomatoes

1 pint Cherry Tomatoes

2 cups seedless Watermelon cut into cubes

8 oz. fresh Mozzarella Cheese

1/2 cup fresh Basil leaves, chopped

1/4 cup Olive oil

Balsamic glaze

salt and pepper for seasoning

Slice heirloom tomatoes into bite size pieces, half the cherry tomatoes and cube mozzarella. Arrange on a plate and top with basil, olive oil and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper.

Red, White and Blue Skillet Crumble

4 White Nectarines

1 pint Blueberries

1 pound Strawberries

1/2 cup Sugar

1 Lemon, juiced

1 tbsp Cornstarch

1 cup favorite Granola

1/2 cup Pancake mix

1 stick of Butter, plus 2 tbsp

1 quart Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

cast iron skillet

Melt 1 stick of butter, add granola and pancake mix and toss until all is combined. Wash all fruit and cut into bite size pieces, toss with corn starch, sugar and lemon juice in mixing bowl and pour into buttered skillet. Top with crumble mixture and place inside closed grille off direct heat for 1 hour at 350 degrees at least. Or you can do the same in a conventional oven and then heat the crumble up before you serve it with vanilla bean ice cream.

Six environmental non-profits were honored by San Diego Gas and Electric and the San Diego River Park Foundation as Earth 8 Eco Ambassadors for helping to protect our county’s watersheds and magnificent coastline. After the online voting period closed Tuesday, this year’s Eco Ambassador was selected.

Six environmental non-profits were honored by San Diego Gas and Electric and the San Diego River Park Foundation as Earth 8 Eco Ambassadors for helping to protect our county’s watersheds and magnificent coastline. After the online voting period closed Tuesday, this year’s Eco Ambassador was selected.

Clinicians are amputating more toes, legs, ankles and feet of patients with diabetes in California - and San Diego County in particular - in a "shocking" trend that has mystified diabetes experts here and across the country.

Clinicians are amputating more toes, legs, ankles and feet of patients with diabetes in California - and San Diego County in particular - in a "shocking" trend that has mystified diabetes experts here and across the country.

Jose Luis Millan found a new crop of star employees at an upscale Tijuana car wash where customers cross the border from the U.S. to pay up to $950 to have their prized possessions steamed and scrubbed for hours. They’re never late, always hustle and come in on days off to learn new skills, traits that he says make them a model for their Mexican counterparts.

Jose Luis Millan found a new crop of star employees at an upscale Tijuana car wash where customers cross the border from the U.S. to pay up to $950 to have their prized possessions steamed and scrubbed for hours. They’re never late, always hustle and come in on days off to learn new skills, traits that he says make them a model for their Mexican counterparts.